Sometimes rules are meant to be broken. One in particular: never match your makeup to your outfit—because as we've always been told, there are always exceptions. Take Jena Malone at the LA premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, for example. Not only did the actress pair her Spring 2015 Emanuel Ungaro red long sleeve gown with scarlet lipstick, her newly dyed locks were also a close color match. So what made this otherwise beauty faux paus work? Let's discuss.

Don't Make a Perfect Match: When matching lipstick (or any category of makeup) to your clothes, the trick is to choose either a different texture or a color that is one to two shades lighter or darker. Malone's red lip has a berry tint while her dress is a lighter classic cherry.

Keep the Face Light: Maintain a soft look by making the matching hue the focal point. The rest of the makeup should be subdued and natural.

Stick to Flattering Colors: Were Malone to have experimented with a bolder color, the look may not have worked. Yet, her red lipstick is universally flattering. The trick is finding the right shade, and the end result is a total classic.

Now let's get to that hair. Myth #1: redheads can't wear red lipstick or red clothing. In fact, it makes the color pop even more, so long as it subtly compliments rather than perfectly coordinates.